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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.50 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.50 and 10.80 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.50 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.50 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.50 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.35/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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